Re: ‘Sort out infrastructure first' (The Weekend Sun, January 27).

R Paterson has received some flak from other letter writers regards the mushrooming population of greater Tauranga and the lack of planning as regards infrastructure, especially roading. I sympathise with him. Bayfair Roundabout and State highway 2 between the stadium and the roundabout is diabolical. I live in Papamoa and drive kilometres to avoid the section of road. He also lives in Matapihi, with only one access the notorious roundabout. Matapihi is a delightful backwater, it doesn't lead anywhere and has been settled for years. The residents have every right to complain to the authorities both local and national for ruining their lifestyle. By allowing residential developments without providing the increased infrastructure, these developments bring with them, is dereliction of their duties to ratepayers and taxpayers.

P Dolden, Papamoa.